The best thing about that is that you save the flavor packet. Then, next time you make popcorn, you put some butter on the popcorn and then use the flavor packet as seasoning. Start with half; it’s powerful ju-ju.
But it makes the most amazing popcorn. We now scavenge ramen packages for the seasoning packets, and eat the noodles dry only secondarily; we’re really after the seasonings.
You do know you can buy the chicken powder separately, right? Like, you can get oxo cubes in the soup aisle. The filipina made ones from the asian store are better though.
chicken powder separately
Unfortunately, the ones around here aren’t all that great. Going by a ramen packet right now, it looks like this “Maruchan” version probably has more spices and dehydrated veggies than the straight chicken powder. Also, methinks the OXO cubes would be pretty hard to sprinkle over popcorn(!)
That said, there’s all kinds of great popcorn toppings (store bought and homemade), so I don’t suspect it’s a big problem.
Wyler’s makes powdered boullion seasonings! They’re fantastic. The problem is that Wyler’s, and many other boullions, often inexplicably contain dairy and/or egg, for both of which we have an allergy in the household.
The Maruchen Ramen Soy flavor (which used to be “Asian”) is actually vegetarian (IIRC - I’d double-check that), but most importantly for us is dairy and egg-free.
Not the same
You can get this as a snack in Taiwan, broken instant noodles with seasoning ;)
Go for gold, snort the seasoning packet
wait, what else would you do with it?
Take the cake… Boof it
Become God… Pour it down a hollow sounding rod.
Hardcore version would be to pour it into your eyes.
It’s a quick and easy crunchy snack that’s pretty tasty. Break up the noodles into small pieces/clusters, dump in all or part of the flavor packet, and shake it up really well, then snack away!
This exact thing is very popular in prison according to some family members.
They’re deliciously crunchy
I did until my cousin died from lukemia.
I used to make a huge mess with them everywhere.
My dad told me, that dried Noodles like that gave you lukemia and that’s what killed my cousin.
I’ve never done it again, even though I know my dad lied to me
Jfc
Drunk and poor and dry sounded good
Used to tour in bands and would pour the flavor packet in and shake it up for salty road carbs. And then I quit drinking and started eating nuts instead.
I’ve got a buddy who does both
Because we’re risk takers who dont have time to waste! Too many risks need taken!
Try it yourself, bud.
I used to buy one specific ramen noodle brand which had the best noodles ever. They were made from already spiced dough and were extra crunchy. Those were called “Mi Kim Chi” and I haven’t seen them for a long time (EU).
Not quite dry, but we combine the dry ones with some coleslaw mix, the flavor packet, some sugar, and some apple cider vinegar. Turns out crunchy and delicious.
Edit: Oh and also oil
Similar recipe:
Chop nappa cabbage Couple of packs or ramen broken up. Ramen seasoning powder. Chopped or slivver almond Sesame seeds. Green onion / scallion rice vinegar to taste
They literally sell a seasoned dry noodle snack in some corner stores. Just a block of instant noodles with the powder stuck to it.
I no longer do this.
Not because it’s not delicious (it is), but because it’s a super cheap and easy way to eat 300-400 calories of straight carbs
I’d say don’t knock it until you try it, but just put in a slight effort and snack healthier
Sometimes you just want to eat dry food and noodles is a cheap way to do that and is always around.
